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Bolsonaro's House Under Increased Surveillance Ahead of Trial

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered increased surveillance around the home of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest, due to concerns about potential escape attempts ahead of his upcoming trial for attempted coup.

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Volkswagen Ordered to Pay $26 Million for Modern Slavery in Brazil

A Brazilian labor court ordered Volkswagen to pay R$165 million (about €26 million) for collective moral damages due to slavery-like conditions on a company-owned farm from 1974-1986, where at least 15 people suffered inhumane treatment.

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Brazil's Massive Crackdown on PCC's R$52 Billion Money Laundering Scheme

Brazilian authorities launched three major operations against the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), seizing assets and arresting suspects in a scheme that allegedly laundered R$52 billion through investment funds and fuel sales, highlighting the infiltration of organized crime into the country's fi...

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Visa, Mastercard's Expanding Power and Global Implications

Visa and Mastercard, initially mere transaction processors, now exert significant influence over global commerce and content, sparking debates about their power and the need for regulatory oversight and public alternatives.

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52% Bias Score

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Brazil Weighs Reciprocal Tariffs Against US in Trade Dispute

Brazil is considering imposing reciprocal tariffs on US goods in response to a 50% tariff imposed by President Trump on Brazilian imports, citing a 30-day review period to assess compliance with a new reciprocity law.

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44% Bias Score

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US Tariffs Boost Chinese Investment in Brazil

Brazil's increased trade with China following a 50% US tariff on Brazilian goods has shifted Brazil's economic alliances, making China its second-largest recipient of FDI in the first half of 2025 and increasing public favorability towards China while disapproval of the US doubled to 48%.

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40% Bias Score

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Volkswagen Found Liable for Slave Labor in Brazil

A Brazilian court ordered Volkswagen to pay a record 165 million Reais (≈€26 million) for using slave labor on its subsidiary's Amazon farm during the 1970s-80s military dictatorship, profiting from the exploitation of hundreds of workers under inhumane conditions.

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24% Bias Score

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Brazil Tightens Fintech Regulations to Curb Money Laundering

Brazil's tax authority has implemented stricter regulations on fintechs, mirroring those for traditional banks, to curb money laundering and combat organized crime.

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Brazil Defers Retaliatory Tariffs Amid US Trade Dispute

Facing 50% US tariffs on exports, Brazil's President Lula prioritizes negotiation over immediate retaliation, while exploring legal avenues for countermeasures.

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28% Bias Score

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Brazil Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Over Bolsonaro Trial-Related Tariffs

Brazil is considering retaliatory tariffs against the US in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Brazilian goods, citing political motivations and appealing to the WTO.

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44% Bias Score

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Brazilian Parda Identity Movement Undermines Anti-Racism Efforts

A movement in Brazil advocating for a separate Parda (brown) racial identity distinct from Blackness is causing tension and potentially undermining the collective struggle against racism, highlighting historical exploitation of racial divisions.

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60% Bias Score

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Bolsonaro Under 24/7 Surveillance Amid Coup Trial

A Brazilian judge ordered round-the-clock surveillance of former President Jair Bolsonaro due to concerns about him fleeing the country during his coup-plotting trial, citing his son's lobbying efforts in the US and a draft asylum request to Argentina.

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52% Bias Score

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